Dean Changsun shook his head, his eyes filled with regret: "What a pity, he lacks the necessary character, otherwise he probably could have gotten into the top 100 this year."

The deans sat in a row, the atmosphere solemn and dignified. Even Ji Shi, who had dared to say a few words at the beginning, was now just silently watching the screen, not daring to make a move.

After dealing with the person, Ji Yuanchi asked, "Have you seen Miss Xu?"

“No,” Shi Zhiyu replied.

But in my heart I was thinking that even if I saw you, I wouldn't tell you.

“Then let’s split up. If you find any trace of her, remember to inform the other party immediately.” Ji Yuanchi nodded and turned to leave.

Why does Shi Zhi feel that something is off about her, and why does he seem to have some inexplicable hostility towards her?

However, Ji Yuanchi didn't know that her feeling was absolutely correct.

...

After Xu Yuehuai was sucked into the cave, a huge force came from the depths of the cave. She rubbed her back, which was sore from the impact, and walked forward while holding onto the wall.

The cave was very dark, and she made her way to the center of the cave by relying on the faint light coming from the front.

There's a small hole on top, and the light comes out from that hole.

Suddenly, a dignified and solemn voice rang out: "Who goes there?"

Xu Yuehuai stopped in his tracks, looked around, and then replied, "Xu Yuehuai, a disciple of Qingcheng Academy taking the exam, entered unintentionally. I was simply sucked in by the restrictions and secret techniques here. May I ask how to get out of here, senior?"

Xu Yuehuai knew that the person hiding in the shadows was definitely stronger than herself, as evidenced by the suffocating pressure that emanated from him.

"I have been trapped here for hundreds of years. You are the first one to enter. I can let you out, but you must form a contract with me!" The voice was calm and unhurried.

Now it was Xu Yuehuai's turn to hesitate. She didn't know what was in the shadows, or whether it was good or bad. If she rashly made a contract, it might not be a good thing.

But the other party seemed to have guessed Xu Yuehuai's thoughts, and he said, "I am the ancient divine artifact Nine Cauldrons, which was sealed here hundreds of years ago."

Xu Yuehuai's pupils contracted slightly. When she was in the small town, she had read a book that introduced various ancient artifacts and mythical beasts.

The Nine Cauldrons are one of them, but ancient books record that the Nine Cauldrons disappeared seven hundred years ago. No one knows where they are. Even the people of the first floor sent countless people to search for them in various parts of the continent, but all their efforts came to nothing.

"My child, if you are unwilling, then from now on you shall stay here with me." Jiuding waited for a while, but did not receive a reply from Xu Yuehuai, and he became a little annoyed.

As a dignified ancient spiritual artifact, why would he form a contract with such a weak human if it weren't to break the seal and escape this hellish place? He could tell at a glance that this kid was a piece of trash who hadn't even reached the Qi Refining stage.

Xu Yuehuai was unaware that in Jiuding's eyes, her considerable strength was less than that of an ant.

“Senior, it’s not that I’m unwilling, but I’m unaware of the law of this contract and am truly powerless to do so. Please allow me to leave.” Xu Yuehuai spoke politely, without being overly humble.

“Just do as I say,” Jiuding said. “Drip your blood in the center of the light, and I will naturally form a contract with you.”

Xu Yuehua frowned, half believing and half doubting. She had no other choice at the moment; if she wanted to get out, this was the only way.

She took out her silver sword, and with a light stroke of her finger, a wound appeared, from which blood flowed continuously. She walked to the light and dripped her blood as instructed.

Moments later, as the blood touched the ground, a blinding light emanated from the surroundings, and Xu Yuehuai had no choice but to raise her hand to shield her eyes.

After she removed her hand, she looked around again and found that she had come out and was standing on the top of the cave. At first glance, the cave had disappeared, as if it had never existed.

A ring suddenly appeared on Xu Yuehuai's hand; the ring looked very old.

"My name is Yuan Shui. This ring is our contract space. From now on, our lives are intertwined. Thank you for saving me. From now on, we are partners." A voice suddenly appeared in Xu Yuehuai's mind. It was different from the voice in the cave. This time, the voice was a little childish.

Xu Yuehuai originally intended to get rid of the artifact as soon as she came out, but because of Yuan Shui's words, she started to think about it again.

If she had an additional divine artifact to assist her in the future, it would be much easier for her to travel to the first level of the world.

Xu Yuehuai emerged on the second day, clearly indicating that the flow of time inside was different from that outside.

Fortunately, she had already completed her mission.

With half an hour left before the assessment ended, Xu Yuehuai decided to wander around the illusion, since she had only seen two places before.

Xu Yuehuai hadn't gone far when she saw two suspicious-looking teenagers secretly discussing something. The clothes they were wearing looked somewhat familiar.

As she recalled, she suddenly remembered that the two people who had blocked her way on her first day were these two, one thin and one fat.

Xu Yuehuai had a mischievous idea in mind and moved closer to the two of them, asking, "What are you doing?"

The two people who were discussing their plans with their heads down immediately looked up and saw Xu Yuehuai, who was wearing a white dress and had long black hair cascading down her back. She looked innocent and aloof.

Upon seeing the newcomer, the fat man immediately screamed, "Aaaaaah! It's you again! Don't come any closer!"

The skinny guy was so frightened that he squatted down, hugged the fat guy's leg, and kept muttering, "Don't come any closer! Don't come any closer! I'll eat people..."

His voice trembled, his movements were comical, and his words carried no threat whatsoever.

Xu Yuehuai chuckled lightly, "What are your names?"

The chubby boy cautiously sized up Xu Yuehuai, then said, "My name is Shi Xing! His name is Shi Yue, and our boss is Young Master Fu Mu!"

Fu Mu is the second young master of the Fu family.

"Who is Fu Mu?" Xu Yuehuai asked.

Seeing that Xu Yuehuai had no intention of robbing him, Shi Xing relaxed immediately and replied, "You don't even know who Fu Mu is! You've been living in vain!"

"Young Master Fu Mu is the second young master of the Fu family. The Fu family holds a top-tier position in Qingcheng! It's a family second only to the three major powers!" Shi Xing said proudly, as if to say, "You didn't expect I had such a powerful backer, did you?"

Xu Yuehua nodded knowingly.

At this moment, a bell rang in the illusion, signifying the end of the assessment.

Shi Xing and Shi Yue finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Everyone was teleported out, and a group of people appeared on the arena.

"Congratulations everyone, you have won the second round. Those who have scored over 1,000 points can come here to collect their new tokens."